Bitter Leaf
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swahili name
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
Muvatha
kauma:
kikuyu:
Mucatha/ Mushata
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
Olusia
maasai:
Ol-euguru
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
Tabong'weet
samburu:
Nkaputi
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Vernonia lasiopus
plant family
Plant Details and use
The Sabaot uses as an anti-wormer, it heals typhoid and malaria. It’s prepared by taking a handful of fresh leaves then pounding, immerse in ½ liter of boiled water for 15mins filter. Take ½ glass per day for 3 days.
treatable conditions
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